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Konan
Konan- Gender:Male
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Konankun(こなんくん)
Nanchan(なんちゃん)Konchan(こんちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Konan
Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 variations
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Konan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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湖 means "lake."
Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.
Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.
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Lake - Lakes represent tranquility, depth, and reflective wisdom. Their still waters mirror the sky while holding hidden depths. May your child possess the lake's serene surface and profound depths of character.
Dongting Lake - The great Dongting Lake represents vast expanse, legendary beauty, and poetic inspiration. May your child possess vast, inspiring presence.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
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South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
乎南- Konan -
乎 means "alas, question particle, exclamation."
Alas - An exclamation expressing emotion.
Question Particle - Expressing doubt ("would it not be...").
Exclamation - Expressing wonder or strong feeling.
Calling - Used when addressing someone.
Expressing an Emotion or Sentiment - Used to express an emotion or sentiment, such as admiration, sorrow, or joy.
Location, Comparison - Expressing place, time, object, or comparison.
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Alas - Expressions of sorrow acknowledge difficulty while moving forward. May your child face sorrows with resilience and hope.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Calling - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.
Expressing an Emotion or Sentiment - Expressing An Emotion Or Sentiment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive expressing an emotion or sentiment throughout life.
Location, Comparison - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
古楠- Konan -
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
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Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Old Home - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.
Ancient Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
Former - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
楠 means "camphor tree, kusunoki."
Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.
Purity - Representing purity and innocence.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.
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Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.
Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.
Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.
Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
子南- Konan -
子 means "child, boy, honorific."
Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.
Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.
Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.
Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.
Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).
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Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.
Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.
Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.
Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.
Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
小楠- Konan -
小 means "small, trivial, young person."
Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.
Name ideas examples
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.
Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.
Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
楠 means "camphor tree, kusunoki."
Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.
Purity - Representing purity and innocence.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.
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Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.
Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.
Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.
Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
幸 means "happiness, fortune, blessing."
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
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Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Appreciate, Like - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.
Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.
Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
湖 means "lake."
Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.
Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.
Name ideas examples
Lake - Lakes represent tranquility, depth, and reflective wisdom. Their still waters mirror the sky while holding hidden depths. May your child possess the lake's serene surface and profound depths of character.
Dongting Lake - The great Dongting Lake represents vast expanse, legendary beauty, and poetic inspiration. May your child possess vast, inspiring presence.
楠 means "camphor tree, kusunoki."
Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.
Purity - Representing purity and innocence.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.
Name ideas examples
Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.
Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.
Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.
Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
琥南- Konan -
琥 means "amber, tiger tally."
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Amber - Amber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the amber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
琥那- Konan -
琥 means "amber, tiger tally."
Name ideas examples
Amber - Amber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the amber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
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Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
瑚南- Konan -
瑚 means "ritual vessel, coral."
Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.
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Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
胡南- Konan -
胡 means "barbarian, random, what."
Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.
What - A question word expressing doubt.
Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.
Longevity - Long life.
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Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.
What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
胡楠- Konan -
胡 means "barbarian, random, what."
Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.
What - A question word expressing doubt.
Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.
Longevity - Long life.
Name ideas examples
Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.
What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
楠 means "camphor tree, kusunoki."
Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.
Purity - Representing purity and innocence.
Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.
Name ideas examples
Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.
Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.
Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.
Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.
虎南- Konan -
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
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Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
Name ideas examples
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
虎夏- Konan -
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
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Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
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Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
虎男- Konan -
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
Name ideas examples
Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
男 means "man, son, vigorous person."
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Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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